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20th November 2007 / Berlin Who should do MSP? New institutions are not needed –But existing ones need to be improved –Clear responsibilities –One coordinating body Use different levels for different tasks –International: common principles –National: responsible for overall framework –Regional: cross-sectoral agencies to take the lead in implementation –Local: case specific solutions, controlling, acute conflict resolutions

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20th November 2007 / Berlin Who should do MSP? International National Regional Local The Sea Coast 12smz EEZ beyond Responsibility

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20th November 2007 / Berlin From Stocktaking to Assessment Stocktaking (Mapping) –What is stocktaking and why is it necessary? –What should a stocktake comprise off? –How can it be done? Assessment (Planning) –How can trends and impacts be rated? –Who should be involved in such rating and who chooses criteria? –How to assess future risks and how to deal with uncertainty?

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20th November 2007 / Berlin Messages 2 Collect data according to needs –For case specific planning in limited sea areas, collect data according to most acute spatial problems Improve availability and accessibility to data and information –Access to raw data can be restricted by rights & fees –Processes data should be accessible to professional circles –Planning products should be accessible to everyone Agree on systematic information exchange –Link coastal and marine data collection –Create a regularly updated coastal and maritime cadastre

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20th November 2007 / Berlin Message 3 Define basic national strategy for offshore development which is developed cross-sectorally tied into international developments further defined in regional strategies

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20th November 2007 / Berlin How to prepare MSPs ? The Planning Process –Appropriateness of scale and delineation of planning space –Who to involve how and when? –Public participation –Integration of land & sea

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20th November 2007 / Berlin Messages 6 MSP is more than a technical exercise - it is a political responsibility Create the legal framework for MSP –Identify basic policies that rule coastal and offshore developments –Operationalise existing laws and strategies through directives –Concept and adopt specific maritime legislation for offshore areas Make full use of informal processes –Create working methods for informal processes –Meetings, newsletters, working groups –Awareness raising